Inuit Throat Singing + Greenlandic Mask Dancing
Spend the evening immersed in the expressive worlds of Inuit throat singing and Greenlandic mask dancing. This unusual combo of sound and motion comes courtesy the talents of singer Tanya Tagaq and dancer Laakkuluk Williamson Bathory, who will take the stage together at the Chan Centre as part of the Beyond Words series. Tagaq and Bathory will be joined onstage by vocalist Christine Duncan, percussionist Jean Martin and violinist Jesse Zubot.
March 16 to 18, 7:30 p.m.
Telus Studio Theatre at the Chan Centre, 6265 Crescent Rd.
Book Club: Jackie Kai Ellis
Vancouver鈥檚 Jackie Kai Ellis may be best known for launching one of the city鈥檚 most delicious spots: Beaucoup Bakery. But Ellis has just released a new memoir, The Measure of My Powers, chronicling her sometimes painful journey of self-discovery at home and abroad in Paris. Ellis will host a 鈥淏ook Club鈥� event to speak about her book, and guests are encouraged to bring their own cherished recipe or travel memory for a group discussion.
March 15, 7 p.m.
Indigo, 2505 Granville St.
Vodka and Oysters
Spend a tasty afternoon of sipping, shucking and learning with industry experts at a casual long table event at Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver鈥檚 YEW seafood + bar. Rus Yessenov and Bacardi ambassador Kevin Brownlee host Vive Le Vodka! The event includes a vodka tasting, oyster shucking lesson, martini and oyster pairing as well as a sneak preview of YEW鈥檚 soon-to-launch cocktail program paired with small plates.
March 17, 2 to 4 p.m.
YEW seafood + bar, 791 W. Georgia St.
First Look Handmade
Calling all fashionistas, this one鈥檚 for you. First Pick Handmade is a handmade fashion and accessories show with a boutique department store feel. Shop for your next looks via Canadian designers, who will have all sorts of stylish wares for sale, from hats to shoes and quite truly everything in between.
March 17 and 18, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Heritage Hall, 3102 Main St.
Cocktail Competition at La Mezcaleria Gastown
Shake up your Monday night by stopping by this free cocktail competition going down at La Mezcaleria in Gastown. See eight of Vancouver鈥檚 top mixologists throwing down their mezcal cocktail creations in the hopes of a big win (and a trip to Mexico). Hear the stories behind the drinks, and check out the limited special menu of tacos La Mezcaleria will have for purchase.
March 19, 7 p.m.
La Mezcaleria, 68 East Cordova St.
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